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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 341.65, 471.05 and 289.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 341.65, 471.05 and 289.10 is: 398.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    341.65 : 471.05 = 289.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    341.65/471.05 = 289.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    341.65x = 471.05 × 289.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    341.65x = 136,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,180.56/341.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.60

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